VolkswagenSharan

2017 Volkswagen Sharan Review

Introduction

Quite simply, the Volkswagen Sharan is one of the biggest and most practical family cars you can currently buy. The full-sized MPV in general has been dying a slow death of late, first by buyers trading down to smaller seven-seaters, and then by those same buyers switching to SUVs, but the upright Sharan still flies the flag for simpler, 'monobox' MPV practicality.

Body Style: MPV

Seats: 7

MRP from £27,300 - £37,280

Did you know? The Sharan name comes from an ancient Persian word meaning ‘Carrier of Kings', not an Eastenders character

Verdict: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7.2/10)

If what counts for you is maximal cabin space and the ability to fit full-size adults into the third row of seats, then the Volkswagen Sharan has few, if any, peers. Those sliding side doors are a god-send in tight car parks, while there’s no beating the quality of the cabin. Not stylish and not much fun to drive, but those are secondary considerations to a family buyer.